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Circus, Queens

2 historical photos taken here in 1937, oldest first.

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  • Circus - [Queens]., 1937

    Circus - [Queens].

    1937

  • Circus - [Queens]., 1937

    Circus - [Queens].

    1937

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Circus - [Queens]., 1937

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Circus - [Queens].

1937

Circus--W.P.A.: A traveling circus, operated by the Works Projects Administration, makes its round to various neighborhoods of the city, providing free entertainment to the working populace of New York. These views were taken at Roosevelt Avenue and 92nd Street, Queens. P. L. Sperr June 16, 1937 Views 1,2

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